Smooth Rapids
Hosted by Mickey · Mc Minnville, Tennessee
7 sites · RV, Tent · 10 acres
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Tent Site 17
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Reviews
89% Recommend36 ratings · 26 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site 17
Holiday Weekend Disaster: last minute booking, 4 spaces shown available on this platform - so I booked! I wake up the next morning to the site manager saying that he thought he had turned off Hipcamp and that they were overbooked, but that he had a spot for me without hookups but would run an extension cord. I immediately messaged him back, and never got a response. So 12 hrs later we show up, after 2 hours on the road, go to check in and get guidance and the staff argued with me that I did Not have a reservation. So I pulled up my confirmation and the single message from the manager. They make a phone call and ask me to wait while I manager drives there from the next town over. He finally gets there, shows me a couple of options, and gets it settled in for the night and the one I pick. Next day all of our stuff is still at our campsite, and we go to the state park to go explore and have fun. We get back that evening, and the campers that had checked in next to us blocked us from accessing our camp and stole our fire ring, and claimed that they were told we had left a fight almost broke out! And management did nothing to resolve the situation except offer a refund, which I am still waiting on. And judging by the incompetency, I will probably never get. I will never return. Only positive: the float was amazing! Do not camp here on a holiday.
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Stacey G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Campground was all around outstanding. Amenities were clean and close to the sites. Other campers respected quiet time. Didn’t have a chance to eat but the restaurant was booming all weekend. I can’t say enough about how phenomenal the management and staff are. They really made our trip that much more special. Thank you so much Smooth Rapids, we can’t wait to be back! Highly recommend 10*
Shelby H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
35 ft Class C ·
RV Site 10
Mickey was very responsive and informative about the area.
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James M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
18 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
RV Site 10
Mickey and the whole staff are so helpful and friendly! We drove in from NC. Almost 7 hours away and late in from our expected time. Mickey helped us get to our site and even put my daughters rented camper beside us and had it ready for her arrival the next day. The whole camping experience was great. Can't wait to go back for a relaxing vacation. This trip was rushed due to a wedding but next time will be longer more time playing.
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Lisa K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site 18
Nice little campground with dining/bar on site and Kayaki rental/shuttle service for floating the river. Would stay again, we enjoyed ourselves.
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Jenna 8.
2 reviews
We reserved site 17 but someone was already set up so we moved to 24 which was actually a better spot. Had the area all to ourselves. The restaurant was awesome! Definitely will be back.
Charles D.
7 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
25 ft travel trailer ·
RV Site 11
Overall it's not a bad little get away but they could do a few improvements. One have a trash can for trash pick up at each campsite or at least a campground dumpster. The dumpster available it a little bit of a walk, also bathroom/showers were a little hike, especially at night when things are not lite up well. We had to go get a fire pit from an unoccupied site when we were told they would bring us one or just have a fire in the ground. Staff was friendly just could make a few adjustments. Just be prepared to walk for the necessities
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Rhonda M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Joke! This should not be listed as a campground it is at best the parking lot for their primary outdoor business ventures. Our designated "camping " spot was small and conveniently located in an area yes big enough to pitch a tent but located in the center of 4 parked cars lining out our campsite boundries as it also conveniently serves as their only overflow parking lot .Smooth Rapid Campground offers at best open camping with lots of foot traffic, exhaust fumes, cars coming and going and no privacy for their guests. In addition to their camp sites being poorly marked to be seen by all the parking lot of vehicles obstructing their view and after discovering our "assigned" spot we did not stay and would not recommend as a acceptable camping site..
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Sandra S.
2 reviews
Spot was nit as advertised. Cars all around the spot and it was in the middle of a parking lot. There was a restaurant that you check into and then they tell you where the spot is. Covered by cars. Couldn’t use it at all. We just left. I WOULS NOT camp here!
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Tommy B.
4 reviews
Check-in was relatively smooth—you need to go to the restaurant next door to confirm you have arrived. I camp a lot and have to say that their bathrooms are so clean and well-maintained! The best camp showers and bathhouse I've used so far during my many travels. Overall, I was very pleased with my stay. Being right along the river was pleasant and a nice way to cool off in the summer heat. Mickey was very friendly and quick to assist as needed. When we arrived, a previous camper left their trash, and he was there within minutes to pick it up and profusely apologized for the issue.
My only suggestion for this campground would be that it needs to be required and enforced for dogs to be leashed. This time, I didn't bring my two dogs with me, but while staying, there were at least three larger dogs off-leash walking around the campground. They seemed friendly, but this could be dangerous for small children or for folks who are training their dogs/have reactive dogs. Otherwise, I will definitely return to this campsite next time I'm in this portion of TN!
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Olivia F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site 17
The river. Clean bathrooms/showers. Spacious. The restraunt food was amazing.
Jess W.
4 reviews
A quaint spot by the river, follow the map to get to the spot. You may be greeted by an orange cat. He is chill. A nice spot with electricity and a small river running through. Clean showers and bathrooms!
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Cody R.
7 reviews
We booked 17-18 for Fri-Sun nights thru Hipcamp. When we arrived someone was very well established across both sites and had booked thru other means apparently. We told the good folks at SR and they had a less desirable spot available that wasn’t a numbered site. We felt it would work since the place was packed for Mem. Day weekend. It was adjacent to the little playground area. Not our cup of tea as the large group on the other side of the playground were loud with (kindly putting it) really loud little ones. But, they’re kids and playing long & loud outside is what kids should do. Shared space means shared sound. The view of the river was okay and we were very close to the kayak put-in point. Big plus. The SR-to-VFW ramp ride is super fun and workable for practically all skill levels. Very nice weather. Certainly plan to return for another weekend or maybe just a day trip for the longer run. Nice people run the place. Book through their website.
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Lesley S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent ·
Tent Site 18
I enjoyed staying on Mickey’s land right next to the water nice little park. great restaurant in front to eat
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Kile F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
14 ft car ·
Tent Site 17
Beautiful campsite. Loved the trees and the cool mornings. Super nice and quiet neighbors. Would definitely camp here again!!!
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David S.
3 years on Hipcamp
We loved tent camping on Micky’s land. Even as a holiday weekend and busy, everyone was so pleasant and helpful. We went with our 2 year old boy and he had a blast.
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Kerstin H.
3 years on Hipcamp
My girlfriend and I tent camped there along side the river and it was really beautiful waking up to the flowers and flowing river first thing in the morning. The site had a fire ring and the grass seems to be maintained so you don't have to worry about tics. The only downside is that we were right next to a public park that had their huge flood lights on all night so it wasn't very dark and you could hear people yelling, playing basketball and playing music until about 11pm there. Also the port-a-potty was on the complete other end of the camp which wasn't ideal for the lady. However we made do and had a wonderful time. I'd definitely recommend it to my friends and plan on going back for another hike in the Cumberland Caverns down the road AND hope to do the smooth rapids kayaking next time (we couldn't kayak because the river was too high).
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Spencer N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Great place to camp for the night.
Hannah S.
4 years on Hipcamp
This place was so awesome and laid back great river access plenty of room in campsites.
Dave H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2021
Very clean open campground adjacent to a beautiful river. We went in April so it rained almost all weekend which made our spot at #2 very muddy as there wasn't much grass in that particular area. Had trouble finding our camp spot as they were not marked with numbers. The restaurant next door was great and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend this campground and will probably be back in dryer seasons.
Lori P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2020
Group trip ·
Tent Site 17
It was the best 9 days ,outdoor experience I had for a tent site, up against the water wish I could live there forever. Mickey was the best he gave us some wood, place was awesome all I can say. I will 100% be cloning back. Thank you
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Angel R.
5 years on Hipcamp
This campsite was much better than I expected!!!
It was private yet very spacious. We were lucky enough to stay right in front of the river. It was easy to get to and the grounds were kept clean.
Would definitely come back to Smooth Rapids!
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Angel F.
5 years on Hipcamp
This place was everything we wanted and more! Super private (in mid November), right on the river, and plenty of space. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for 8 nights. And the host, Mickey, was super friendly and brought us a fire ring and picnic table, exactly to where we needed it. He also even brought us some wood that they had cut up.
With family only 40 minutes away from this gem, we will definitely be back!
Tara H.
5 years on Hipcamp
It's a great little nook right in mcminnville! Right next to the Barren Fork river and they have a great restaurant too! Very clean place, quiet and well taken care of! I will be back here every time I am in mcminnville!!
River G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2020
I loved the grounds that were clean, easy access to the water. Great restaurant for food. Close to state park.
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Darlene C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2020
Great river access, found a spot all the way in the back that was super private. Overall, great stay!
Corinne O.
4 reviews
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Mc Minnville, Warren, Tennessee, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mickey H.
Joined in November 2019Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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